Is John McLaughlin A-List?
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No — John McLaughlin is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1969C$0.01M
Joins Miles Davis
Early work with legendary jazz musician.
1971B▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Mahavishnu Orchestra Formed
Forms influential jazz fusion band.
1975B$0.5M+$0.4M
Forms Shakti Band
Explores Indian-Jazz fusion.
1980B$1M+$0.5M
Guitar Trio Project
Collaborates with Paco de Lucia and Al Di Meola.
2000B$3M+$2M
Continued Album Releases
Continues to innovate and release albums.
2026B$5M+$2M
Jazz Fusion Pioneer
Legacy as innovator endures.
Last updated: February 24, 2026